https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Effect of edible coatings on some quality characteristics of sweet cherries https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:18106 Wed 11 Apr 2018 17:17:19 AEST ]]> Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33257 10 years, with very few reports in younger age groups. More than 30 different dietary assessment tools were used, with only 40% of those using a validated/standardised assessment method. Half the studies collected outcomes of academic achievement objectively from a recognised educational authority, whereas 10 studies used self-reported measures. The dietary outcomes most commonly reported to have positive associations with academic achievement were: breakfast consumption (n = 12) and global diet quality/meal patterns (n = 7), whereas negative associations reported with junk/fast food (n = 9). Conclusions: This review highlights that moderate associations exist for dietary intakes characterised by regular breakfast consumption, lower intakes of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods and overall diet quality with respect to outcomes of academic achievement. Future studies should consider the use of validated dietary assessment methods and standardised reporting of academic achievement.]]> Thu 20 Sep 2018 14:46:08 AEST ]]> Attenuated glycine receptor function reduces excitability of mouse medial vestibular nucleus neurons https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:11329 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:12:34 AEDT ]]> Electrical maturation of spinal neurons in the human fetus: comparison of ventral and dorsal horn https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22855 Mon 30 Sep 2019 12:19:51 AEST ]]> Properties of Deiters' neurons and inhibitory synaptic transmission in the mouse lateral vestibular nucleus https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52855 92%). Short-term plasticity was studied by examining discharge rate modulation following release from hyperpolarization [postinhibitory rebound firing (PRF)] and depolarization [firing rate adaptation (FRA)]. PRF and FRA gain were similar in Deiters’ and non-Deiters’ neurons (PRF 24.9 vs. 20.2 Hz and FRA gain 231.5 vs. 287.8 spikes/s/nA, respectively). Inhibitory synaptic input to both populations showed that GABAergic rather than glycinergic inhibition dominated. However, GABAA miniature inhibitory postsynaptic current (mIPSC) frequency was much higher in Deiters’ neurons compared with non-Deiters’ neurons (∼15.9 vs. 1.4 Hz, respectively). Our data suggest that Deiters’ neurons can be reliably identified by their intrinsic membrane and synaptic properties. They are tonically active and glutamatergic, have low sensitivity or “gain,” exhibit little adaptation, and receive strong GABAergic input. Deiters’ neurons also have minimal short-term plasticity, and together these features suggest they are well suited to a role in encoding tonic signals for the vestibulospinal reflex. New & Noteworthy: Deiters’ neurons within the lateral vestibular nucleus project the length of the spinal cord and activate antigravity extensor muscles. Deiters’ neurons were characterized anatomically and physiologically in mice. Deiters’ neurons are tonically active, have homogeneous intrinsic membrane properties, including low input resistance, and receive significant GABAAergic synaptic inputs. Deiters’ neurons show little modulation in response to current injection. These features are consistent with Deiters’ neurons responding to perturbations to maintain posture and balance.]]> Mon 30 Oct 2023 09:54:00 AEDT ]]> A review of efferent cholinergic synaptic transmission in the vestibular periphery and its functional implications https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:38353 Mon 30 Aug 2021 16:06:38 AEST ]]>